Avalanche (move)

Avalanche redirects here. For the location in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, see Mt. Avalanche.

Avalanche ゆきなだれ Avalanche

Battles Type  Ice Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  60 Accuracy  100% Priority  -4 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV TM72 in Generation IV TM64 in Pokémon Sword and Shield TM72 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl TM046 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earns double the score on the final performance.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Affected by how well the previous Pokémon's move went.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Avalanche (Japanese: ゆきなだれ Avalanche) is a damage-dealing Ice-type move introduced in Generation IV. It was TM72 in Generation IV and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and TM64 in Pokémon Sword and Shield. It is TM046 in Generation IX.

Effect

Avalanche deals damage and is a decreased priority move, causing the user to attack after other Pokémon that are using ordinary priority moves. If the target had already damaged the user in the same turn, Avalanche's power is doubled to 120.

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn. BWB2W2 XYORAS An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. SV This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	SV
0124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like	33	39	39	39	−
0238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	31	35	35	35	−
0554		Darumaka Galarian Form		Field		Field					12
0555		Darmanitan Galarian Form		Field		Field					12
0582		Vanillite		Mineral		Mineral		19	19	19	16
0583		Vanillish		Mineral		Mineral		19	19	19	16
0584		Vanilluxe		Mineral		Mineral		19	19	19	16
0698		Amaura		Monster		Monster			34	34	−
0699		Aurorus		Monster		Monster			34	34	−
0712		Bergmite		Monster	Mineral			39	39	18	18
0713		Avalugg		Monster	Mineral			42	42	18	18
0713		Avalugg Hisuian Form		Monster	Mineral						18
0740		Crabominable		Water 3		Water 3				29		29
0881		Arctozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					35
0896		Glastrier		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					12	12
0898		Calyrex Ice Rider		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered					1	1
0974		Cetoddle		Field		Field						27
0975		Cetitan		Field		Field						27
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						IV	VIII		IX
						TM72	SwSh TM64	BDSP TM72	SV TM046
0009		Blastoise		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0027		Sandshrew Alolan Form		Field		Field		✔		✔
0028		Sandslash Alolan Form		Field		Field		✔		✔
0031		Nidoqueen		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0034		Nidoking		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔
0038		Ninetales Alolan Form		Field		Field		✔		✔
0079		Slowpoke		Monster	Water 1	−	−	−	✔
0079		Slowpoke Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		−		✔
0080		Slowbro		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0080		Slowbro Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		✔		✔
0086		Seel		Water 1	Field	−		−	✔
0087		Dewgong		Water 1	Field	✔		✔	✔
0090		Shellder		Water 3		Water 3	−	✔	✔	✔
0091		Cloyster		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔
0112		Rhydon		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔
0121		Starmie		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔
0122		Mr. Mime Galarian Form		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0130		Gyarados		Water 2	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔
0131		Lapras		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0144		Articuno		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0150		Mewtwo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0160		Feraligatr		Monster	Water 1	✔		✔	✔
0194		Wooper		Water 1	Field	−	−	−	✔
0195		Quagsire		Water 1	Field	−	−	−	✔
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1		✔		✔
0215		Sneasel		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0216		Teddiursa		Field		Field	−		−	✔
0217		Ursaring		Field		Field	✔		✔	✔
0220		Swinub		Field		Field	−	✔	✔	✔
0221		Piloswine		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0225		Delibird		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0242		Blissey		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔
0245		Suicune		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0248		Tyranitar		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0249		Lugia		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0258		Mudkip		Monster	Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔
0259		Marshtomp		Monster	Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔
0260		Swampert		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0295		Exploud		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔
0306		Aggron		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔
0319		Sharpedo		Water 2		Water 2	✔	✔	✔
0320		Wailmer		Field	Water 2	✔	✔	✔
0321		Wailord		Field	Water 2	✔	✔	✔
0342		Crawdaunt		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔
0350		Milotic		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔
0351		Castform		Fairy	Amorphous	✔		✔
0361		Snorunt		Fairy	Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0362		Glalie		Fairy	Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0365		Walrein		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0378		Regice		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0382		Kyogre		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0384		Rayquaza		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0386		Deoxys All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔
0395		Empoleon		Water 1	Field	✔		✔	✔
0409		Rampardos		Monster		Monster	✔		✔	✔
0411		Bastiodon		Monster		Monster	✔		✔	✔
0459		Snover		Monster	Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0460		Abomasnow		Monster	Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0461		Weavile		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0464		Rhyperior		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0471		Glaceon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0473		Mamoswine		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0478		Froslass		Fairy	Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0484		Palkia All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0486		Regigigas		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0493		Arceus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔		✔	✔
0501		Oshawott		Field		Field				✔
0502		Dewott		Field		Field				✔
0503		Samurott		Field		Field				✔
0503		Samurott Hisuian Form		Field		Field				✔
0554		Darumaka Galarian Form		Field		Field		✔
0555		Darmanitan Galarian Form		Field		Field		✔
0582		Vanillite		Mineral		Mineral		✔
0583		Vanillish		Mineral		Mineral		✔
0584		Vanilluxe		Mineral		Mineral		✔
0613		Cubchoo		Field		Field		✔		✔
0614		Beartic		Field		Field		✔		✔
0615		Cryogonal		Mineral		Mineral		✔		✔
0646		Kyurem All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		−		✔
0698		Amaura		Monster		Monster		✔
0699		Aurorus		Monster		Monster		✔
0712		Bergmite		Monster	Mineral		✔		✔
0713		Avalugg		Monster	Mineral		✔		✔
0713		Avalugg Hisuian Form		Monster	Mineral				✔
0740		Crabominable		Water 3		Water 3				✔
0866		Mr. Rime		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0873		Frosmoth		Bug		Bug		✔		✔
0875		Eiscue		Water 1	Field		✔		✔
0881		Arctozolt		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
0883		Arctovish		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
0896		Glastrier		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔		✔
0898		Calyrex Ice Rider		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔		✔
0901		Ursaluna		Field		Field				✔
0901		Ursaluna Bloodmoon		Field		Field				✔
0934		Garganacl		Mineral		Mineral				✔
0974		Cetoddle		Field		Field				✔
0975		Cetitan		Field		Field				✔
0977		Dondozo		Water 2		Water 2				✔
0991		Iron Bundle		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔
0996		Frigibax		Dragon	Mineral				✔
0997		Arctibax		Dragon	Mineral				✔
0998		Baxcalibur		Dragon	Mineral				✔
1002		Chien-Pao		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						V	VI	VII
								SMUSUM
0090		Shellder		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔	✔
0131		Lapras		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔
0215		Sneasel		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0220		Swinub		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0258		Mudkip		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔	✔
0361		Snorunt		Fairy	Mineral	✔	✔	✔
0459		Snover		Monster	Grass	✔	✔	✔
0613		Cubchoo		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0238		SmoochumLv. 12		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokéwalker - Dim Cave
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0459		Snover		Monster	Grass	Dream World - Icy Cave
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Avalanche gives the user the Bide status, where the user cannot move, attack, or use any items. The status lasts for 4 turns^TDS / 3 turns^SMD, and any damage received during this time will be dealt back at 2×^TDS / 1.5×^SMD to the enemy in front. Avalanche cannot be used in a Pokémon Tower in the Adventure Squad series.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 6 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No BSL 6 - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No SMD - - 13 30 —% - Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Avalanche is a Charged Attack that has been available since February 16, 2017.

Avalanche
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 90 Energy cost 50 Duration 2.7 seconds Damage window 1.7 - 2.1 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 90 Energy cost 45 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Cost in move-gauge slots	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Avalanche	Physical	2	—	75	90	100%	An opponent	—	The user takes up a counterattacking posture. Using this move again will cause the user to leave this posture, then attack. No other actions can be taken while in this posture. If hit by an attack move while in this counterattacking posture, the user leaves this posture, then the user attacks the target with double that power.	Wulfric & Avalugg
Buddy move
Absolute Zero Ice Avalanche	Physical	2	2	100	120	100%	Self	—	Activation Condition: When the user's Defense is raised. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Defense is not raised. The user takes up a defensive posture. Using this move again will make the user leave this defensive posture, then attack. No other actions can be taken when in this defensive posture. Nullifies an attack move that targets the user or all allies while in this defensive posture, then the user leaves the defensive posture and attacks the target with double the power of this attack. Lowers the Attack and Sp. Atk of this attack's target by 3 stat ranks.	Grusha & Cetitan
Sync moves
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Unstoppable Avalanche	Physical	Default		250	300	An opponent		—	No additional effect.	Wulfric & Avalugg
All-about-Focus Avalanche	Physical	Default 6★ EX		200 300	240 360	An opponent		—	This attack's power increases during a hailstorm.	Candice & Abomasnow
Sub-zero Shredder Avalanche	Physical	Default		250	300	An opponent		—	No additional effect.	Grusha & Cetitan
		6★ EX							The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
		6★ EX with EX role		300	360

Notes:

• Avalanche:
  • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): The user gets ready to counterattack. Using this move again will cause the user to attack the target. No other actions can be taken while ready to counterattack. If the user is attacked with a move while ready to counterattack, the user then attacks the target with double that power.
• All-about-Focus Avalanche:
  • This sync move could not be raised to 6★ EX until December 25, 2021, which is 849 days after its release date (on August 29, 2019).
  • Description of 6★ EX effect prior to Version 2.18.5: "Additional Effects: Power of sync move increases by 50%."
  • Description prior to Version 2.20.0: This move's power increases during a hailstorm.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Avalanche

★★★
Attack power	43.1611
Charge time	0.74 seconds
Range type	Circular (ranged)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Avalanche is Alolan Ninetales's first move. It is obtained by evolving from Alolan Vulpix at level 4 and upgrading Powder Snow into it instead of Dazzling Gleam. The user attacks with a gust of chilly ice toward the designated direction. The ice damages enemies and forms a wall that can't be walked through. After a short time this wall melts and collapses, further damaging enemies in a radius around the wall. At level 11 or higher, the move decreases the movement speed of enemies for a short time when it hits. Due to the effect of Snow Warning, Avalanche slings snow and contributes to Alolan Ninetales freezing opposing Pokémon.

Description

Games Description MDTDS Gives the user a Bide status. A Pokémon that has a Bide status waits, then does double any damage it took under Bide status. BSL じぶんを がまんじょうたいにかえる がまんじょうたいが かいじょされたときの こうげきは そのあいだに うけたダメージの ２ばい このわざは ポケモンタワーでは くりだせない MDGtI UNUSED SMD MDRTDX You'll get the Bide status for a little while, and then you'll damage an enemy. The more damage you take while biding, the greater the damage you can cause.

In the anime

Avalugg
The user summons a cloud that rains down chunks of ice on the opponent. The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target right before using it.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Avalugg's body glows light blue, and a dark cloud appears above the opponent. Chunks of white or clear ice then rain down from the cloud and strike the opponent. The move becomes more powerful if Avalugg was hit by an attack just before using it.
Wulfric's Avalugg	All Hail the Ice Battlefield!		Debut

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Ursaring
The user slams the opponent into a pile of snow.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Ursaring grabs the opponent and slams them into a nearby pile of snow.
Silver's Ursaring	All About Arceus VIII		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Due to being introduced at different times, Avalanche (Alud) and Rock Slide (Avalancha) have Spanish game version names that would be more accurate if swapped around.
• In Generations IV and V, Secret Power has the animation of Avalanche when used on snow.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 雪崩 Syutbāng Mandarin 雪崩 Xuěbēng Dutch Lawine French Avalanche German Lawine Greek Χιονοστιβάδα Italian Slavina Korean 눈사태 Nun Satae Norwegian Snøskred Polish Lawina Portuguese Avalanche Spanish Alud Thai หิมะถล่ม Vietnamese Tuyết Lở

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

Unstoppable Avalanche Language Title Japanese 砕かれやしない ゆきなだれ Kudakareyashinai Yuki Nadare Mandarin Chinese 不碎之 雪崩 Bùsuì zhī Xuěbēng French C'est bien, ça ! Avalanche ! German Lawine der Beständigkeit Italian Ardente Slavina di ghiaccio Korean 멈추지 않는 눈사태 Meomchuji Anneun Nun Satae Spanish Alud Imparable

All-about-Focus Avalanche Language Title Japanese ぜんぶ気合の ゆきなだれ Zenbu Kiai no Yuki Nadare Mandarin Chinese 全靠氣勢之 雪崩 Quán kào Qìshì zhī Xuěbēng French Con-cen-tra-tion ! Avalanche ! German Lawine der Konzentration Italian Slavina polvere di diamanti Korean 전부 정신집중 눈사태 Jeonbu Jeongsinjipjung Nun Satae Spanish Alud de Máxima Concentración

Variations of the move Revenge
Revenge • Avalanche

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